If VMware is willing to cannabalize its own premises-based VDI business by selling a service option, I'm guessing its premises VDI business wasn't a roaring success. I'm also guessing that Desktone's own virtualize infrastructure isn't VMware's. So VMware must see a pretty big market for desktop as a service.

Our latest survey shows growing demand, fixed budgets, and good reason why resellers and vendors must fight to remain relevant. One thing's for sure: The data center is poised for a wild ride, and no one wants to be left behind.